Kapumbu makes 30-man shortlist for CAF African Player of the Year

Chipolopolo and Zesco United left-back Fackson Kapumbu is among the 30 footballers nominated for the 2017 African Footballer of the Year award.

According to a 30-man list released by the Confederation of African Football (CAF), Kapumbu is also among the nominees for the African Footballer of the Year based in Africa.

Kapumbu was part of the Zesco United squad that was knocked out in the CAF Confederation Cup quarter finals by SuperSport United.

He has become an integral member of the Chipolopolo set up here he has been a regular feature at the left back position.

BELOW IS THE FULL STATEMENT FROM CAF:

The nominees for the African Player of the Year and African Player of the Year – Based in Africa 2017 have been revealed.

Thirty (30) players each have been nominated for the two topmost categories.

The winner will be decided by votes from the Head Coaches/Technical Directors of the National Associations affiliated to CAF, members of the CAF Technical and Development Committee and a panel of Media Experts.

The Awards Gala will be held on Thursday, 4 January 2018 in Accra, Ghana.

Nigerian energy giants, Aiteo, are the headline sponsors of next year’s edition that will see players, officials and administrators who distinguished themselves exemplary during the year under review being honoured for their efforts towards the development of the game on the continent.